May 20 U.S. jobless claims decline to 444,000, a new pandemic low By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease. Continue reading
May 19 Colonial Pipeline confirms it paid $4.4 million to hackers By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press Colonial Pipeline's CEO Joseph Blount told The Wall Street Journal that he authorized the payment after the ransomware attack because the company didn't know the extent of the damage. Continue reading
May 18 Biden reverses Trump changes to bank antidiscrimination law By Ken Sweet, Associated Press The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency says it plans to start from scratch on its regulations involving the Community Reinvestment Act. The agency told banks to effectively ignore the 2020 changes. Continue reading
May 18 Lawmakers quiz Boeing, FAA about recent issues with planes By Associated Press Two key members of Congress are seeking records from Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration about production problems with two of the company’s most popular airliners. Continue reading
May 18 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks at electric vehicle center in Dearborn, Michigan By Associated Press Biden toured Ford's Electric Vehicle Center, a new factory being built on the grounds of the automaker's massive Rouge complex in Dearborn, Michigan. Continue reading
May 18 Kerry says U.S. examining carbon border tax, sees risks By Associated Press Kerry said President Joe Biden had instructed U.S. officials to examine the issue in detail as the European Union prepares to announce its plans for a "carbon border adjustment mechanism."… Continue reading
May 18 WATCH: Senate holds hearing on paid leave for working families By News Desk The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will hold a hearing Tuesday on paid leave for working families. Continue reading
May 17 Russia won’t block Twitter, but partial slowdown to continue By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press The announcement seemingly ends the most recent standoff between the Russian government and the platform that has played a role in amplifying dissent in Russia. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 1:48 Green light for massive East Coast offshore wind project By Ivette Feliciano, Sam Weber This week, federal regulators made it official: Vineyard Wind will be the first large-scale offshore wind energy project in the United States. As NewsHour Weekend reported in late March, this nearly $3 billion project off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard… Continue watching
May 15 Watch 4:53 The Colonial Pipeline shutdown: Latest news and how the US can prepare for next time By PBS NewsHour Nearly a week after a ransomware attack forced Colonial Pipeline to shut down, the company announced it has restored service. The shutdown disrupted gas supplies along the East Coast — full recovery may still take days. The attack has highlighted… Continue watching